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EX03 RLY

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

48,553 mi
Last recorded48,553 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 RLY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 48,553 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

oil leaks

other areas of corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2016 48,499 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing to wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

oil leaks

other areas of corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2015 46,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

start of corrosion to other areas

Fail 12 Feb 2015 46,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

brake fluid level down

slightly long service brake pedal travel

start of corrosion to other areas

Pass 12 Feb 2014 45,111 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2014 45,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2013 43,399 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn down to wear bands

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2013 43,399 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn down to wear bands

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2012 41,292 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 38,837 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 36,153 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 36,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 33,511 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 30,769 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 27,097 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 22,033 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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EX03 RLY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 47,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX03 RLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EX03 RLY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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